This Blog Was Sent From My iPhone

Okay, not really. I prefer to type on my laptop. However, it’s not always the most convenient option, so I do a lot of work on my iPhone. 

​This brings me to the topic of this blog:
The “Sent from my iPhone” automatic signature.

Some people hate it. Others, including me, love it.

Sure, it seems a little dry and bland, but I think it actually serves an important, meaningful, and relevant purpose.

Since I do a lot of work on-the-go, when I send an email, I want people to know it’s from a cell phone so they understand why it may seem brief and unformatted. Obviously, if they get that message at the bottom of an email, they’ll know that I sent it without access to my computer, a full keyboard, and programs.

In an effort to make that generic "Sent from my iPhone" message clear and a bit more conversational, I modified my automatic signature to read: Please excuse any typos, this was sent from my iPhone.

I always proofread my emails, but sometimes, typing on a tiny little keyboard gets the best of me and yes, there are sometimes typos. While they certainly have a negative impact, noting that your message was sent from a smartphone actually reduces that damage. A study from the University of Oklahoma found that email recipients are more forgiving of typos and mistakes if they realize the message was sent from a mobile device. ​

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Here are a few other email signature modifications ideas:

This was sent from my iPhone. Please excuse brevity and typos.

Please excuse any spelling/grammatical errors as this message was sent from my iPhone.
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This email may be brief as it was sent from my iPhone.

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Personally, I appreciate anyone who makes an effort to answer my emails or who sends me important information while they’re away, busy, or not in the office. I can handle a few typos if their intention was to get back to me as soon as possible.

cheers,